Analysis of the geography of Oman: state borders, climate, biodiversity, land fertility, nature reserves and environmental issues. © Copyright Notice Please contact us in case of omissions concerning copyright-protected work. The acquired copyright protected ...

Fanack provides an overview of the population of Oman, including an overview of its demographics and refugee situation. © Copyright Notice Please contact us in case of omissions concerning copyright-protected work. The acquired copyright protected images ...

Overview of governance in Oman: the monarchy, the executive, the legislative, the legal system, local government, military. © Copyright Notice Please contact us in case of omissions concerning copyright-protected work. The acquired copyright protected ...

Oman is using enhanced oil recovery techniques to boost production, but it has simultaneously pursued a development plan that focuses on diversification, industrialization, and privatization, with the objective of reducing the oil sector’s contribution t...

However, the Royal Family Council decided to respect the sultan’s will, which named his cousin Haitham as his chosen successor. Article 4 of the White Book states: ‘The system of governance is Sultani, hereditary in the male descendants of Sayyid Tur...

A report describes in depth how human rights defenders are routinely beaten, placed in solitary confinement and forced to endure extreme temperatures and humiliation. Other tactics used to punish activists include spreading rumours to tarnish their reputation,...

Just last April, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) sent a clear message to Oman after adviser Stéphane Roudet and his team visited Muscat for 13 days visit. The team concluded that Oman is a long way from boasting an economy that can one day be self-sustainable ...

The ruler, now 76, is ailing and has spent months at a time in Germany receiving cancer treatment. Nevertheless, Oman appears destined to maintain internal stability and its global reputation as a peacemaker. This is largely thanks to Qaboos who offered...